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Turkey sausage vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turkey sausage and chicken gizzard

  • Turkey sausage has more vitamin B6; however, chicken gizzard is higher in selenium, iron, zinc, choline, vitamin B12, and copper.
  • Chicken gizzard covers your daily need for selenium, 75% more than turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage has 11 times more sodium than chicken gizzard. While turkey sausage has 639mg of sodium, chicken gizzard has only 56mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 5.1% 16% 120% 54% 121% 81% 7.3% 9.7% 224%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.9%
Contains more IronIron +198.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +45%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 3.8% 6% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4% 0% 6.5% 48% 59% 28% 16% 130% 0% 3.8% 57%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +31.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +208%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +575%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-281%
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.1%
~equal in Water ~67.93g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 38% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 g
43% 34% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.353 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +876.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1219.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey sausage Chicken gizzard
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Chicken gizzard DV% diff.
Selenium 0µg 41.1µg 75%
Cholesterol 160mg 370mg 70%
Protein 15.42g 30.39g 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 0.353g 29%
Iron 1.07mg 3.19mg 27%
Sodium 639mg 56mg 25%
Fats 18.09g 2.68g 24%
Saturated fat 3.839g 0.67g 14%
Zinc 2.98mg 4.42mg 13%
Choline 33.9mg 104.4mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.158g 0.528g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.071mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 1.04µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 9%
Copper 0.111mg 0.161mg 6%
Phosphorus 155mg 189mg 5%
Calories 235kcal 154kcal 4%
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 3.12mg 4%
Manganese 0.074mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.21mg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin D 17IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.026mg 2%
Calcium 32mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 229mg 179mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 1.56g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.56g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.2mg 0%
Trans fat 0.13g N/A
Folate 4µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.802mg 0%
Leucine 1.229mg 0%
Lysine 1.453mg 0%
Methionine 0.447mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0%
Valine 0.819mg 0%
Histidine 0.481mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Chicken gizzard
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Turkey sausage
27%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 583mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.169g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/nutrients
  2. Chicken gizzard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171457/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.